RS 11:1145.2: Cost-of-living adjustment authorized

A. The Legislature of Louisiana does hereby authorize a one-time cost-of-living adjustment for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the system. Such adjustment shall become effective July 1, 2013. Retirees and beneficiaries who meet the eligibility requirements for adjustments pursuant to R.S. 11:1145.1 shall be eligible for the adjustment provided for in this Section if the retiree meets one of the following criteria:

(1) He retired prior to July 1, 2001.

(2) He entered the Deferred Retirement Option Plan prior to July 1, 2001, and retired prior to July 1, 2012.

B. The cost-of-living adjustment authorized by this Section shall not exceed three and three-quarters percent of the benefit being paid to the recipient on the effective date of the adjustment, and the cost of the cost-of-living adjustment shall not exceed the funds in the experience account. The legislative auditor's actuary shall review the determination of the system's actuary regarding funding of the cost-of-living adjustment, and a cost-of-living adjustment shall not be granted until the system's actuary and the legislative auditor's actuary agree on a determination.

C. No further action by the legislature shall be required in order for the board to grant the cost-of-living adjustment authorized by this Section.

D. Except as provided in this Section, the benefit adjustment shall be granted in accordance with R.S. 11:1145.1.